By Johnston, Richard A Zhu, Ming; Rivera-Sanchez, Yadira M; Lu, Frank L; Et al Rationale: Epidemiologic data indicate an increased incidence of asthma in the obese. Objectives: To determine whether obese mice exhibit augmented pulmonary responses after allergen sensitization and challenge.

By Martorana, Piero A; Beume, Rolf; Lucattelli, Monica; Wollin, Lutz; Lungarella, Giuseppe Rationale: There is a need for new agents capable of suppressing the inflammatory response in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.